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KIA CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including KIA engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c system
specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix your KIA
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+
Drive Belt Data -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia LS 1.6 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2002 KIA RIO RX-V 1.5 L4 GAS
Replacement
- Remove master cylinder as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
- Remove power brake unit in numbered sequence, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Inspect all...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Kia -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Amanti -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Amanti 3.5 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 48 months or 40,000 mi...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove drain plug and drain transaxle fluid in suitable container.
- Remove driveshaft cotter pin, castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Disconnect tie rod end ball joint from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
- Remove bolts securing wheel speed sensor from steering knuckle.
- Disconnect strut upper mounting bolts.
- Tap on driveshaft front hub assembly using plastic hammer.
- Push front hub assembly outward and separate driveshaft from hub assembly.
- Insert suitable tool ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 L4 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure Warning lamp will illuminate for approximately three seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. This system uses radio frequency pressure sensors which mon...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove two upper bolts from intake manifold bracket.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove bolts from transaxle release cylinder and position aside.
- Remove two lower intake manifold bracket bolts.
- Remove intake manifold bracket.
- Remove two upper starter bolts.
- Remove lower starter bolt.
- Disconnect starter from flywheel housing and support starter in place.
- Lower vehicle.
- From above, disconnect S-terminal connector...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2006-09 Rio
Vehicle: 2006 KIA RIO LX 1.6 L4 GAS
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Kia -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Amanti, Optima, Rio, Sedona, Sorento & Spectra
Vehicle: 2009 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GAS
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2007 KIA Optima EX 2.7 V6 GAS
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2007 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 L4 GAS
Alternator
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen alternator upper locknut.
- Loosen lower mounting nut.
- Push alternator inward toward engine.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque alternator mounting nut and bolt to 18 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator adjustment lockbolt to 11 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator brace mounting bolt to 17 ft. lbs.
Air ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Front Body Components Diagram for 2007 KIA Sedona 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 ABS Warning Lamp Diagram for 2001 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 KIA Sephia LS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: TPMS EQUIPPED TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sorento EX 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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